Team Manager - Premises Licensing

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC PROTECTION

We’re looking to recruit a Team Manager to support the Council’s Premises Licensing functions which oversees the Council’s administration and enforcement of, amongst others, the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and London Local Authorities Act 1991.

As Team Manager of the Premises Licensing team, you must have good knowledge of licensing legislation and should possess a vocational qualification (National Certificate of Licensing Practitioners / Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification etc.) or have other relevant experience. You will have the ability to establish good working relationships with all stakeholders and to communicate effectively with a range of people, including Councillors/MPs, members of the public and regulatory partners. You must be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own.

The successful candidates will further develop the licensing schemes and manage a team of officers responsible for the enforcement and administration of the schemes.

You will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills and flexibility in working patterns and practices. The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of licensing enforcement with a view to promoting the licensing objectives. Appointed officers will ensure that all aspects of commerciality are fully integrated into their day-to-day role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated manager with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services, with relevant qualifications and/or experience.

The Council will offer appropriate support to successful candidates in their professional development

About Waltham Forest 

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is fiercely ambitious. We want to make sure each and every one of our residents enjoys a quality life in London.  The council has an attractive range of staff benefits:

• season ticket and travel card loans
• help with managing your finances and access to an employee Credit Union
• discounted gym membership at GLL leisure centres in the borough
• discount at local bars and restaurants
• help with well-being including access to an employee assistance programme

Join our plans for growth

We have a hugely ambitious growth agenda and pride ourselves on being forward thinking and an organisation that sets high expectations. We are working with partners to secure investment in making our borough a better place.